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ASTM D4332 Containers, Packages, Or Packaging Components

ASTM D4332 package testing simulates field conditions a package may experience. As an ISTA and ISO 17025 certified lab, we realize the importance of ASTM transportation integrity testing. Meeting the ASTM D4332 requirements can be difficult. We understand the challenges and guide companies through the process.

Our accurate test method reports are delivered quickly. Keystone Package Testing creates an accurate test plan to eliminate expensive over-testing. Keystone partners with customers to achieve package compliance. Lastly, our pricing is competitive and we offer volume discounts.

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Summary of ASTM Conditioning Containers for Testing

The ASTM D4332 test describes a plan for conditioning containers, packages, or packaging components. The purpose is so that the containers approach or reach equilibrium with the atmosphere to which they may be exposed. This ASTM D4332 standard is used for conditioning when conducting transit simulation tests.

This method should be used as the relevant conditioning standard when quantification of box compression strength at standard atmosphere conditions is required.

Many materials from which containers are made undergo changes in physical properties as the temperature and the relative humidity vary. Therefore, the package should be placed and kept in a specified atmosphere for a length of time.

Scope of ASTM D4332 Package Integrity Testing

The conditions described in the ASTM D4332 compliance standard are either historically accepted standard conditions or special laboratory conditions chosen to represent particular phases of the distribution environment.

These standards and special conditions do not necessarily replicate actual field circumstances. However, they tend to simulate them and have effects on packages and materials which may be related to their field performance.

Significance of ASTM 4332 Conditioning for Integrity Transit Testing

The container, package, or packaging component in need of testing is exposed to the required conditions for an amount of time specified in the test procedure. Heavier packages are placed on a pallet or other device that should allow for as much exposure to the bottom surface as possible.

The package may be enclosed in a plastic sheet before removal from the conditioning atmosphere. It is noted that the plastic sheet may not interfere with the particular test so that the package will neither gain nor lose moisture.

The ASTM D4332 report summarizes details such as general information, date, time, location, and test engineer. Details of the components include the type of material and other characteristics. The number of packages tested and the number of failures is also recorded with any other conditioning.

Expert ASTM D4332 Lab Packaging Component Testing

Keystone has a full lab of test equipment which allows us to provide short lead times on scheduling. In addition to special conditioning and testing, we have a full scope of expertise including accelerated aging and temperature validation. We can accommodate flexible and rigid packages of all sizes, including large pallets.

 

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